A 14th century pilgrimage chapel on a hill above Traunkirchen, offering the best aerial view of the Traunsee and the Traunstein limestone massif opposite. Built in 1356; free to visit; reached by a steep path from the village. Traunkirchen is accessible by Salzkammergut-Bahn train. The view from the chapel terrace is worth the climb regardless of opening hours.
church in Traunkirchen
Johannesberg Kapelle
The Johannesberg Kapelle stands on a small hill directly above Traunkirchen, visible from the lake and the village below, offering one of the best aerial views of the Traunsee and the limestone cliffs of the Traunstein massif opposite. Built in 1356, it is a pilgrimage chapel that has looked down on the same lake view for 670 years.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Traunkirchen
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 1356
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- 4801 Traunkirchen
- Coordinates
- 47.8446, 13.7912